United States (US) Embassy Chargé d’Affaires John Law on Monday has assured that the presidential transition in Washington D.C. on January 20 will happen peacefully “as it has for over two centuries.”
Duterte to meet full Cabinet tonight
President Rodrigo Duterte will hold a full Cabinet meeting tonight, his spokesman said Monday.
Duterte happy with food policy against hunger
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he was “pleased” with the government’s efforts in addressing the problems of hunger and poverty across the country.
Palace: Prove Tarlac killer cop’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt
Police Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca’s guilt needs to be proven beyond reasonable doubt, Malacañang said Monday.
Welcome back! Duterte reappoints Mark Lapid to TIEZA
President Rodrigo Duterte appointed former Pampanga Governor Mark Lapid as a member of the Board of Directors of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), Malacañang announced.
Philippines bans travel from Austria from Jan. 10
The Philippines has banned the entry of all foreign nationals arriving from Austria due to a new variant of the coronavirus detected in South Africa.
Duterte OKs tripartite deal for COVID vaccine purchases
President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the proposed tripartite agreements between the national government, local government units (LGUs) and pharmaceutical companies for the procurement of coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines.
Ain’t a nightmare but fever: Locsin downplays US Capitol riot
MANILA – Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro “Teddy Boy” Locsin Jr. on Thursday expressed confidence that the United States remains “strong to the bone”, following a riot in the US Capitol Building that left one dead and several injured.
Sana walang nasaktan: PH checking safety of Trump’s Pinoy supporters after US Capitol riot
MANILA – The Philippine government is monitoring the safety of its citizens in the Washington D.C. area after supporters of US President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol to protest the election results.
Chismis lang! Palace: Duterte won’t stay beyond June 2022
Palace Spokesman Harry Roque denied that the recent attempt to revive Charter change is meant to extend the term of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Duterte assures justice for Christine Dacera death: Mapaparusahan ang mga kriminal
President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to serve justice to the family of Christine Dacera, the flight attendant who was found dead at a Makati hotel on New Year’s Day, Malacañang said.
Duterte office expands travel ban on six more countries
To stem the transmission of a coronavirus (Covid-19) variant, people coming from Portugal, India, Finland, Norway, Jordan and Brazil will be banned from entering the Philippines starting January 8, Malacañang announced Wednesday.
Bill amending Organic Agriculture Act signed into law
President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. (RA) 11511, which amended Section 2 of Republic Act No. 10068 or the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010.
Duterte extends validity of 2020 budget, Bayanihan 2
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed measures extending the validity of the 2020 budget and the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan 2.
‘Di pwedeng pilitin! Duterte warns Congress vs probing PSG’s COVID-19 vaccination
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night warned Congress against tinkering with the Presidential Security Group (PSG) personnel over their vaccination against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), saying it would not result in anything good.
99% effective naman: Duterte approves of saliva-based COVID-19 test
President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed openness on the use of the saliva-based test for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) which recently garnered a 99 percent detection rate in the United States.
LOOK: Duterte, Misuari meet in Davao
President Rodrigo Duterte met with Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding chairman Nur Misuari in Davao City on Monday.
Duterte warns airport personnel allowing travelers to skip COVID protocols: Lahat kayo palitan ko!
President Rodrigo Duterte said he would replace airport personnel who allow travelers to skip health protocols amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
Duterte signs laws granting medical scholarships, institutionalizing ALS in basic education
President Rodrigo Duterte signed a law establishing a medical scholarship and return service program for deserving students.
Bill authorizing President to expedite permits, licenses signed into law
President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law Republic Act No. (RA) 11517 authorizing the President to expedite the processing and issuance of national and local permits, licenses and certifications during times of national emergencies.
A change of heart: Duterte allows gov’t-held fireworks display
To prevent firework-related injuries, President Rodrigo Duterte said holiday fireworks displays should be conducted under the supervision of local authorities.
Duterte suspends PhilHealth rate hike: Make it easy for everybody at this time
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to defer its planned increase in premium contribution rates.
Duterte to PSG: Invoke your right to remain silent
President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Presidential Security Group (PSG) to “shut up” when asked to appear before the Senate to explain the use of illegal Chinese vaccines.
Para ‘di solohin ni Duterte: Palace welcomes LGUs’ bid to buy COVID-19 vaccines
MANILA – Malacañang on Monday welcomed efforts of some local government units (LGUs) to secure doses of a coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine, saying it would mean more vaccines for the entire country.